The Supreme Court’s new term coincides with a race for nuclear power on the Moon.
They publishedThe Supreme Court’s New Term, and a Race for Nuclear Power on the Moon
4 Oct, 09:00ZThe United States aims for a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, while a Russian-Chinese alliance targets 2036.
5 Oct, 04:10ZA new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights.
5 Oct, 08:44ZSupreme Court starts term with a case about states suing energy companies over climate harms.
5 Oct, 09:00ZSix items to watch in the Supreme Court’s new term, including religion, elections and immigration.
First reportThe New York Times · 4 Oct, 09:00Z
Latest reportThe New York Times · 5 Oct, 10:00Z
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Why it matters
What
The Supreme Court’s new term begins as nations race to develop nuclear power on the Moon.
Why
The developments place major legal proceedings alongside growing competition over lunar energy.
Watch
Watch for Supreme Court decisions and further details about lunar nuclear power plans.
Coverage over time
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Perspective mix: 4 center-left · 3 center.
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Summary
- Bloomberg previews term shaped by emergency docket and climate case.
- Case concerns Boulder, Colorado's state-law claims against oil companies.
- Justice Alito's recusal may yield a 4-4 potential split.
- Discusses renewed questions about Supreme Court ethics and reforms.
- Includes speculation on Alito's retirement timeline.
Summary
- Court to decide key immigration cases on detention and third-country deportations.
- Administration allowed fast-tracked third-country deportations while cases review proceeds.
- Detention case could limit bond rights for noncitizens who entered illegally.
- Climate case could affect state-law climate damages suits against oil majors.
- Court to hear cases on religious land-use, military benefits in divorce, and later gun bans.
Summary
- The new term opens with the same nine justices as the prior five years.
- Before summer recess, 26 cases were granted review for the October 2026 term.
- Suncor Energy vs. Boulder County questions whether energy firms can be sued for climate impacts.
- Viramontes v. Cook County will test whether AR-15 rifles are protected under the Second Amendment.
- St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy involves free exercise claims over religiously based admissions rules.